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Baked Sausage and Spinach Meatballs

Baked Sausage and Spinach Meatballs

Savory, tender, and moist Baked Sausage and Spinach Meatballs are the one dish meal that will have your family rushing to the dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 scoop
  • 1 cast iron skillet or baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs ground sausage
  • 2 cups spinach chopped in the food processor
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • fresh parsley to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add the spinach to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add the sausage, spinach, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano-Reggiano to a bowl and mix until just combined.
  • Use a scoop or spoon to portion out your meatballs and roll gently to form. Place in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. If your meat mixture gets sticky wet your hands when rolling.
  • Allow the meatballs to bake for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the pan from the oven and add the marinara.
  • Let your meatballs cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Top with fresh parsley. Serve as an appetizer, with pasta, polenta, or rice. Enjoy!
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